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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.22, 466.88 and 249.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.22, 466.88 and 249.55 is: 344.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.22 : 466.88 = 249.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.22/466.88 = 249.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.22x = 466.88 × 249.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.22x = 116,507.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,507.49/338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.47

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